I'll give it a few more episodes but it didn't blow me away. It reminded me a bit of How to Make it in America (HBO) and I Just Want My Pants Back (MTV). 20-somethings struggling to make it in Manhattan.

I really liked it, the writing is sharp and witty with just the right tone. I really like TV shows or movies that are like a snapshot in time of characters. It really put a lot of insight into the the current generation. I was the generation right before the one this show is capturing and I could not imagine taking money from my parents into my 20's.

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I'll give it a few more episodes but it didn't blow me away. It reminded me a bit of How to Make it in America (HBO) and I Just Want My Pants Back (MTV). 20-somethings struggling to make it in Manhattan.

Veep looks much more interesting.

I agree. I guess I am just so anxious for some good shows to be addicted to on HBO. I miss CYE (for now) and SITC!

I have no problem with someone saying they found the show boring and the girls unlikable. They aren't very likable.

I do however find their behavior oddly realistic and believable, and want to see more of their lives. It's nice to see a show where everyone isn't super-gorgeous, where people have stupid tattoos, where people are irresponsible and selfish and then people call them on it. Sounds pretty right on.

I didn't like the characters. And if that's supposed to be a representation of what has become of our 20 somethings, then we are all in trouble. (and having 2 20 somethings, it's not so far off unfortunately). They are entitled d-bags with no self respect, no respect for anyone else for that matter.

But, it's a train wreck and mildly interesting, and I also kind of like that these are "normal" looking girls, not super models/actresses. Still, not sure if the show is supposed to speak to my demo. With so much stuff recorded every week, I'll probably pass on this one.

I should add, that might have been the most uncomfortable consensual sex scene I've ever seen in my life. I couldn't wait for it to end.

Originally Posted by getreal
Do today's young adults actually walk in on each other in the bathroom and nobody reacts like anything is odd?

Is sex among unattractive young adults (they are no longer "kids" when they are over 21) actually so available and casual? No nervousness or insecurities/hangups ... really?

really ? only "attractive" people get to have casual sex in your world ? I think you've been watching too many movies.

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I thought there was plenty of nervousness and insecurities in that hook-up scene.

Plus, why should the general attractiveness of someone effect their sexual nature? Very weird viewpoint.

Ugh! Okay, so now I have to over-explain what I already asked before you twisted your interpretation into a "weird viewpoint" about only "attractive people" having casual sex.

The issue I was addressing was the concept of entitled young people who are raised with so much exposure to superficiality and manufactured beauty all over the media, that if their specific body type and clothing doesn't reflect the media's image of "beauty", I would have thought that they would experience a LOT more anxiety about getting undressed and participating in casual sex.

Why is that a "weird viewpoint"? It was a question.

Don't worry about my question. I am clearly not the demographic this show is aiming at.

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I enjoyed it well enough, I get why this show is going to be polarizing. I'm usually drawn to protagonists that you're not supposed to like, so I'll keep watching.

On Sepinwall's podcast, Dan Fienberg put it well. They're basically on a fine line of being annoying enough to not want to watch it, but the show didn't show didn't cross that line yet, but he reserves the right to be annoyed by it later.

The issue I was addressing was the concept of entitled young people who are raised with so much exposure to superficiality and manufactured beauty all over the media, that if their specific body type and clothing doesn't reflect the media's image of "beauty", I would have thought that they would experience a LOT more anxiety about getting undressed and participating in casual sex.

If anything, I think Gen Z (or whatever) is more sexually active because of the media.